A driver spun '30 feet' down the road when a car 'T-boned' it in late night hit and run.

The 27-year-old, known only as Simon, suffered bruising and pain to his back and neck but, thankfully, has no broken bones.

He was travelling along Nevendon Road in Wickford at around 10pm on Friday night (November 2) close to the BP Garage when he claims a speeding black Ford Focus was travelling towards the roundabout and shunted him in the road.

What happens when a car is T-boned?

A T-bone accident is when the front of one car or vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. These accidents can happen at junctions or crossroads where one driver fails to stop, give way or abide by the priority of the road.

When the crash happens it forms a 'T' shape, depending on what side of the car is hit (passenger or driver) it can lead to severe injuries.

His car was 'T-boned' and the car span for 30 feet along the road and was pushed into the adjacent Browning Drive.

The driver of the Focus did not stop but continued driving, with Simon saying the front of the car was heavily damaged.

A female driver stopped to check on the 27-year-old and claims she came onto the road just after the accident and saw the Focus driving without lights and then saw Simon's car against the telephone pole.

The car was 'shunted' into a different road (Image: Jodi Brown)

She stopped immediately to help him.

Simon and his partner Jodi have now appealed for anyone who may have seen the crash on Friday night or who may know anything to help police identify the driver.

Police and ambulance crews were called but did not attend the scene and Jodi took her partner to A&E to have him checked over.

Days after the accident, Simon is still suffering from neck and back ache and his knee is severely bruised from the impact.

Fortunately, doctors at A&E have confirmed that nothing was broken after the 'hit and run'.

What is the penalty for a hit and run?

Simon was left bruised and with back and neck ache following the crash (Image: Jodi Brown)

Failing to stop after committing a hit and run is a criminal offence. The punishment for leaving the scene and not reporting it to the police can range to five to 10 penalty points on a driver's licence, being disqualified from driving and receiving a fine between £1000 and £5000.

Drivers could even receive a six-month jail sentence. In cases where someone received serious injury or died, far more punitive measures can be administered.

If you know anything about the accident that has left Simon severely bruised and his vehicle 'wrecked' please contact police on 101 with the information.

Essex Police have released a statement, saying: "We received an online report on Saturday, November 3, about a collision in Nevendon Road, Wickford.

"A man reported that a vehicle, described as a black Ford, collided with his car, a black Hyundai, at around 10pm the day before, Friday, November 2, and failed to stop at the scene.